Waycross, Ware County

Pop Bellies Seafood, Steak and Grill

1159 OSSIE DAVIS PKWY WAYCROSS, GA 31501

Food
Latest score
79
Nov 3, 2025
City
Waycross
County
Ware
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Nov 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 795 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw pork chops, chicken, and fish being held on countertop and temping greater than 41F. Cold held foods must be held at an internal temperature of 41F or lower. Dispose out of temperature items with an unknown prep time. Supply ice bath system for cold held items and monitor temperatures regularly to ensure raw meats do not exceed 41F.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hand wash sink with no soap available. Hand washing facilities must be fully stocked with soap, hand drying provisions, and nearby garbage receptacle. Supply soap at hand sink.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hand wash sink with no hand drying available. Hand washing facilities must be fully stocked with soap, hand drying provisions, and nearby garbage receptacle. Supply hand drying provisions at hand sink.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed prepped chicken, pasta salad, rice, and cole slaw stored in RIC with no form of date marking. All TCS foods must be properly date marked and used/disposed according to date.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(b) - wiping cloths, air drying location (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on countertops. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution when not in use. Replace sanitizer every 4 hours - test concentration.

Apr 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 913 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food splatter/residue buildup on microwave ceiling. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized at a rate to prevent build up.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(b) - wiping cloths, air drying location (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on countertops. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution when not in use. Replace sanitizer every 4 hours - test concentration.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed exposed insulation on interior door of RIC/prep top cooler. Repair/replace door. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling must be non-absorbent and easily cleanable.

Aug 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 925 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No hand soap nor hand towels available at hand wash sink in kitchen. *Place soap and hand towels at sink.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cup stored in sugar. *Get a scoop with a handle to scoop the sugar.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Replace back of door in prep top cooler to cover exposed door insulation.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No sanitize test strips available.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Finish closing in ceiling above walk-in cooler.

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 983 violations

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No sanitizer test strips for dish sink. Should be in by Thursday, 6/25/24.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Remove all debris from around building. Need a dumpster on site. Grease trap and pit will need to be checked and possibly pumped.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Finish sheetrock on ceiling over bar area.

Feb 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 7212 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Raw chicken livers in container stored on ready to whipping cream in container in the refrigerator. CA: Separate raw food items where they may not contaminate ready to eat foods in the refrigerator.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Pasta salad in bar at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. CR: Keep cold held food at 41 degrees or below while on display.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Lima beans temped at 120 degrees Fahrenheit on the hot bar. CA: Hot foods must be maintain at 135 degrees.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Open alcohol bottle in kitchen and packet of cigarettes on table in dining arearea by kitchen.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No soap or paper towels at hand sink by the 3 compartments sink. CA: Replenish soap and paper towels.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Tea and lemonade in pitchers under covered on table in dining area.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Venting over WIC needs securing and baseboards coming loose in back of kitchen area. Floors need sealing, peeling paint on floor.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Lighting out over cookline and in the women's bathroom.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cups/glasses inverted on table outside kitchen not stored on a sanitized surface. Place them on a rack or tray that has been sanitized.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dish sink was not set up for use and no test strips available to check sanitizing concentration.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Self closer on bathroom doors missing.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Trash and debris stacked around building and dumpster area must be removed.

Sep 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 932 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sugar removed from original packaging and label not provided on new storage container. All ingredients must be properly labeled with common name ingredient for identification purposes.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on countertops. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution when not in use. Replace sanitizer every 4 hours - test concentration.